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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.45, 2,016.09 and 795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.45, 2,016.09 and 795.78 is: 1,194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.45 : 2,016.09 = 795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.45/2,016.09 = 795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.45x = 2,016.09 × 795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.45x = 1,604,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,364.10/1,343.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.21

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